SOLUTION: Solve each system by the addition method. Determine whether the equations are independent, dependent, or inconsistent. x-y=3 -6x+6y=17

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Question 253524: Solve each system by the addition method. Determine whether
the equations are independent, dependent, or inconsistent.
x-y=3
-6x+6y=17
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Multiply the first eq. by 6 and add to the second equation.
6x-6y-6x+6y=18+17
0=35
The result is inconsistent.
There is no solution, the lines are parallel.
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